Why Advent calendars feel so special
Counting down to Christmas builds a daily ritual: one small moment, every day, that pulls the family together. The tradition began in 19th-century German homes and spread worldwide; many modern calendars run December 1–24 with a daily door, pocket, or ornament to reveal or hang. Fabric and felt versions became favorites because they’re beautiful, reusable, and easy to personalize with names, dates, and little keepsakes.
Bucilla’s felt appliqué Advent calendars turn that ritual into a relaxing craft session. Each kit arrives with stamped felt, cotton embroidery floss, sequins, beads, needles, and instructions—so you can open the package and start making an heirloom the same evening.
Bucilla Felt Applique Advent Calendar Kit, One Starry Night
- BEAUTIFUL ADVENT CALENDAR – This felt applique wreath is the perfect addition to your Holiday decor. This wreath approximately measures 13” X 19.5”
- FESTIVE DESIGN – This traditional Christmas countdown calendar features Mary and Joseph holding baby Jesus surrounded by sheep under a starry night sky. – perfect for getting into the holiday season!
- COMPREHENSIVE KIT – This embroidery kit includes the basic materials needed to create ornaments including pre-stamped felt, embroidery floss, separated sequins and beads, 2 embroidery needles, and easy to follow instructions.
- DECORATE – Add a festive touch to your home décor this holiday season.
- CLASSIC BRAND – For over 150 years, Bucilla has helped people all over the world capture the satisfying feeling of creating a hand-stitched heirloom that can be cherished for years to come.
A serene Nativity countdown: Mary and Joseph with the Christ Child beneath a brilliant star, surrounded by gentle details you’ll highlight with embroidery and sequins. Finished size is a tidy 13″ × 19.5″—perfect for a door or a narrow wall space.
What crafters love
- All-in-one kit: stamped felt, floss, sequins/beads, needles, and instructions.
- Manageable footprint for apartments, classrooms, or a second calendar for the kids’ room.
Make it yours
- Stitch a family name along the lower banner before you assemble the pockets/ornaments.
- Use a warm-white LED picture light to make the “starry night” sequins sparkle after dark.
Bucilla Felt Applique Advent Calendar Kit, Nordic Tree
- BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC ADVENT CALENDAR – This unique felt applique calendar is the perfect embroidery kit for your holiday décor. This calendar measures 17″ x 24″
- FESTIVE DESIGN – This unique Christmas stocking features a beautiful Christmas tree with an ornament representing a day counting down to Christmas – perfect for any family tradition!
- COMPREHENSIVE KIT- This embroidery kit comes with the basic materials needed to create a festive calendar, including stamped felt, cotton embroidery floss, separated sequins and beads, embroidery needles, and instructions
- CLASSIC BRAND – For over 150 years, Bucilla has helped people all over the world capture the satisfying feeling of creating a hand-stitched heirloom that can be cherished for years to come
- GIVE AS A GIFT – Enhance your holiday home decor with this festive Christmas calendar or stitch and give as a gift to your loved ones for a handmade piece that becomes a staple in their holiday celebrations
A classic evergreen packed with numbered ornaments—clean lines, crisp shapes, and that Scandinavian vibe that works with almost any décor. The kit includes stamped felt, floss, sequins, beads, needles, and instructions; the finished wall hanging measures 17″ × 24″.
Why it’s a bestseller
- Timeless design: a tall tree with ornaments for each day of advent—easy for kids to understand and fun to rearrange each year.
- Sparkle without fuss: pre-separated sequins and beads add dimension quickly.
Finishing tip
- Back the panel with cotton and add a hidden dowel sleeve for a perfectly flat hang and a professional look (great if you plan to gift it).
Bucilla Felt Applique Advent Calendar Kit, Must Be Santa
- BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC ADVENT CALENDAR – This unique felt applique calendar is the perfect embroidery kit for your holiday décor. This calendar measures 13″ x 25″
- FESTIVE DESIGN – This unique Christmas stocking features Santa coming down the chimney and leaving toys for good girls and boys – perfect for any holiday celebration!
- COMPREHENSIVE KIT- This embroidery kit comes with the basic materials needed to create a festive calendar, including stamped felt, cotton embroidery floss, separated sequins and beads, embroidery needles, and instructions
- CLASSIC BRAND – For over 150 years, Bucilla has helped people all over the world capture the satisfying feeling of creating a hand-stitched heirloom that can be cherished for years to come
- GIVE AS A GIFT – Enhance your holiday home decor with this festive Christmas calendar or stitch and give as a gift to your loved ones for a handmade piece that becomes a staple in their holiday celebrations
Brimming with storybook charm, this longer wall hanging shows Santa delivering joy—plus ornaments/pockets for daily countdown fun. Finished size is 13″ × 25″. The kit format mirrors other Bucilla Advent calendars: stamped felt, floss, sequins, beads, needles, and instructions.
What to expect
- A lively scene with lots of cut pieces and decorative stitches—satisfying for confident beginners and up.
- Plenty of surface to personalize: add the year along the hem or embroider each family member’s initial on a few ornaments.
Time-saving tip
- Use small snack bags or pill organizers to sort the many pre-cut shapes and bead colors by step; you’ll fly through assembly. (Crafters often note this design includes lots of pieces, so organization helps.)
How to choose your Bucilla Advent calendar
- Space & scale: Go One Starry Night for a compact piece; Nordic Tree for a classic, centerpiece-sized calendar; Must Be Santa if you want a taller statement.
- Aesthetic: Nativity serenity (Starry Night), Scandinavian minimal-meets-cozy (Nordic Tree), or storybook whimsy (Must Be Santa).
- Build experience: New to felt appliqué? Choose the simpler silhouette and smaller footprint of One Starry Night; comfortable with beadwork and layering? Must Be Santa is delightfully detailed.
Quick start: from package to wall
- Read through the instructions end-to-end; lay out felt sheets and confirm piece counts
- Pre-organize: trim major shapes first; store small ornaments/sequins in labeled cups.
- Embroidery first, assembly second: do your surface stitches (stems, couching, lazy-daisy, French knots) before joining layers.
- Add sparkle last: sequins and beads go on after main seams so they stay pristine.
- Finish the back neatly with felt or cotton and stitch a hanging sleeve for a dowel.
Care & storage
Roll around an acid-free tube (don’t fold across beads), slip into a cotton pillowcase, and store in a cool, dry place. Consider tucking a sachet of cedar to discourage pests.